Champions League Results: Vinicius Saves Real Madrid From Defeat Against Bayern Munich

Striker Vinicus Junior saved Real Madrid and forced Bayern Munich to draw 2-2 in the first semifinal match of the Champions League. (X/@realmadrid)

JAKARTA - Striker Vinicius Junior saved Real Madrid from defeat after a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first semifinal of the Champions League at the Allianz Arena Stadium, Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in the morning WIB.

Champions League semifinals. Madrid took the lead but then Bayern equalized and even turned ahead.

However, that advantage cannot be maintained by the host. Madrid finally equalized the score through two goals from Vinicius. Carlo Ancelotti's team also escaped defeat.

Determination of who reaches the final will be known in the second match which will be held at home to Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Thursday, May 9, 2024 in the morning WIB.

If Madrid get psychological benefits with that result, on the other hand Bayern waste the chance to win the first match of the semifinals. This failure did not close Bayern's hopes of reaching the wide-early trophy.

However, Harry Kane et al are in danger of failing to win trophies this season. How not, Kane left Tottenham Hotspur to join Bayern to win the title. Tottenham did things when he was around.

Moving to Bayern, Kane still hasn't been able to break the nirrtrophy curse. Bayern failed in the German Super Cup or DFB/DFL-Supercup after losing against RB Leizpig.

They also failed in the German Cup or DFB Pokal. Lastly in the German Bundesliga competition, FC Hollywood lost to Bayer Leverkusen.

The Champions League trophy is Bayern's last and only hope. But the tough step was because they had to climb to accompany Die Bayern's journey. They must be able to beat the Spanish La Liga giant who plays at home.

In that big match, both teams played openly. This big match indeed brings together two European giants who are already subscribed to the Champions League champions.

Only Bayern have only collected six Champions League titles. Meanwhile, Madrid still holds the winning record with 14 wins.

Madrid took the lead after their attack paid off in the 24th minute. Vinicius proved his sharpness by breaking into Manuel Neuer's goal after completing an assist from former midfielder Bayern Toni Kroos.

Winning 1-0, Madrid are increasingly aggressive in suppressing their opponents. However, it is not an easy matter to do it because Bayern also played openly and created a number of opportunities.

Unfortunately, no goal was created so Madrid closed the first half with the advantage of one goal.

Entering the second half, Bayern showed his revival. Thomas Tuchel's team played more aggressively and managed to buy up two goals in just five minutes.

Winger Leroy Sane managed to equalize the score after breaking into Madrid's goal in the 53rd minute.

Receiving assists from Konrad Laimer, the former Manchester City player showed a beautiful individual action before releasing a shot into Andriy Lunin's goal.

Furthermore, just five minutes later, Bayern managed to turn things around. The hosts scored their second goal from the penalty spot following Lucas Vazquez's foul that brought down Jamal Musiala.

The referee pointed to the spot and Kane completed the execution well. The England captain managed to outwit Lunin who was moving in the wrong direction in anticipation of Kane's shot.

Only that advantage did not last long. The reason is, Madrid then got a penalty in the 83rd minute.

Referee Clement Turpin awarded a penalty after South Korean defender Kim Min-Jae pulled Rodrygo's jersey in the restricted area.

Turpin then pointed to the spot. Vinicius calmly beat Neuer.

He also scored a brace in that match. The score changed to 2-2 for both teams and lasted until the end of the match.

Host Bayern Munich failed to win after a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the first semi-final of the Champions League.

Madrid escaped the defeat through two goals from Vinicius Junior. They are also waiting for the second match to be held at home.